GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| schism | division |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| paraphernalia | the separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life |
| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |
| negligible | so small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |